The finished product, and a before picture of the Dutch braids I did on my friend. Do you know the history of braids dates back to 3500 BC? Itβs safe to say the style has maintained a historical legacy thatβs here to stay! From classic cornrows and simple three-strand braids to these β€΄οΈ Dutch braids and more, this symbolic style has been a sign of societal status, ethnicity, and religion.